Design Structural Engineer – UK

Punchconsulting; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company pension

Ongoing training and development

Hybrid working system

Job summary

A civil and structural engineering consultancy is seeking a Design Engineer for their Glasgow office. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience in a design environment, a strong background in structural design software, and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively. This role includes delivering innovative design solutions while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. A comprehensive remuneration package, including a competitive salary and hybrid working options, is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in a design office environment.
• Ambitious, career focused and committed to achieving chartership status.
• Ability to apply engineering principles and codes to solve technical problems.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in structural design and analysis of projects.
• Deliver high-quality design work and coordinate with teams.
• Contribute to project delivery from concept through to construction.

Skills

Structural design

Project management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Tools

CADS

Tekla

SCIA

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

PUNCH Consulting Engineers have a vacancy for a Design Engineer to work in our Glasgow office.

PUNCH Consulting Engineers is a dynamic and forward‑thinking civil and structural engineering consultancy delivering innovative and sustainable design solutions across a range of sectors including commercial, residential, industrial, and infrastructure projects. With offices across the UK and Ireland, our team is committed to excellence in engineering and client service. We are now seeking an experienced and motivated Design Engineer to join our growing structural team.

Job Description:

As a Design Engineer, you will play a key role in the structural design and analysis of a variety of building and civil engineering projects. Working under the guidance of senior engineers, you will be responsible for delivering high‑quality design work, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and contributing to the successful delivery of projects from concept through to construction.

Candidate Specification:

• Minimum of 3 years experience in a design office environment.
• Ambitious, career focused and committed to achieving chartership status with ICE or IStructE.
• Ability to apply engineering principles & codes of practice to solve technical problems using a variety of structural materials including concrete, steel, masonry and timber.
• Significant base of IT skills to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Project.
• Proven ability to effectively use structural design software such as CADS, Tekla, SCIA, STRAP, TEDDS, Fastrack AutoCAD, Revit or other design software.
• Good working knowledge of UK design codes and standards.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work to tight deadlines.
• Strong communication skills both oral and written.
• Appreciation of the full Project Delivery Process including NEC Contracts.
• Commitment to CPD and competence.
• A proactive approach with an ability to adapt to changing scenarios.

A comprehensive remuneration package is on offer for the successful candidate, which includes a competitive salary in line with experience, company pension, and a commitment to ongoing training and development. PUNCH also operates a hybrid working system.

PUNCH Consulting Engineers is a highly progressive Engineering consultancy dedicated to continuous investment in technology, a company where staff are given maximum opportunity to utilise their academic qualifications and professional skillset in a collaborative and innovative working environment.